Mommo - My Sister (Film)

My Sister Mommo is a 2009 Turkish drama film written and directed by Atalay Taşdiken. The film is adapted from a true life story set in Çavuşlu Village, in the Hüyük district of Konya.

Plot

The film centers on the struggle for survival of two young siblings, Ahmet and Ayşe, who have lost their mother. After their mother’s death, the siblings are rejected by their father upon his remarriage. They face indifference and must cling to life with their grandfather, relying on their deep bond to endure hardship.

Ayşe battles various fears, primarily rooted in childhood imagination, while Ahmet, as the older brother, strives to protect her. The children’s aunt, who lives in Germany, plans to take Ayşe and Ahmet to live with her. However, during this time, a wealthy family expresses interest in adopting Ayşe, raising the possibility that the siblings may be separated.

Cast

• Elif Bülbül – Ayşe
• Mehmet Bülbül – Ahmet
• Mete Dönmezer – Hasan Dede
• Mustafa Uzunyilmaz – Kazım (the children’s father)
• Mehmet Usta – The Istanbul Grocer, etc.

Crew, Production and Technical Details

My Sister Mommo was written and directed by Atalay Taşdiken, who also served as the film’s producer. The cinematography was handled by Ali Özel, the music composed by Erkan Oğur, and the editing by Serhat Solmaz. The art direction was led by Fazilet Sezgin. The film was produced by At Yapım.

The film was shot in Çavuşlu Village, located within the Hüyük district of Konya province. A drama in genre, it was released on 17 April 2009 and has a runtime of 94 minutes.

Awards

Since its release, the film has won five awards and received seven nominations. These awards and nominations are as follows:

Würzburg International Film Weekend

• Audience Award – Won

Nuremberg Film Festival “Türkiye-Germany”

• Audience Award – Won
• Best Film – Won

Turkish Cinema Writers Association (SİYAD) Awards

• Best Supporting Actor – Mustafa Uzunyılmaz – Nominated
• Best Music – Erkan Oğur – Nominated

Adana Film Festival

• Best Supporting Actor – Mustafa Uzunyılmaz – Won
• Adana Audience Award – Won
• National Feature Film Golden Boll Award – Best Film – Nominated

Yeşilçam Awards

• Best Music – Erkan Oğur – Nominated
• Best Supporting Actor – Mustafa Uzunyılmaz – Nominated
• Best First Film – Nominated